Pierzynski didn't play on Saturday. Stay tuned for updates, but for now the catcher is just getting another day off. Pierzynski is hitting a surprisingly strong .323/.356/.508 with three home runs and 14 RBI in 65 at-bats this season.

Pierzynski is hitting a surprisingly strong .323/.356/.508 with three home runs and 14 RBI in 65 at-bats this season. This is just a routine day off.

Braves catcher A.J. Pierzynski is off to a surprisingly fast start in the 2015 season, but it might be better to sit him on Wednesday. | 05/06/2015 12:25 PM

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Braves catcher A.J. Pierzynski is off to a surprisingly fast start in the 2015 season, but it might be better to sit him on Wednesday.

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Pierzynski is .344/.377/.541 with three home runs and 14 RBI in 61 at-bats this season, but he is just a .176 hitter in 17 career at-bats against Phillies starter Jerome Williams. Start Pierzynski with caution on Wednesday.

Braves catcher A.J. Pierzynski was 4-for-4 with four RBI and a run in the, 13-12, loss to the Nationals on Tuesday. | 04/28/2015 10:50 PM

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Braves catcher A.J. Pierzynski was 4-for-4 with four RBI and a run in the, 13-12, loss to the Nationals on Tuesday.

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Atlanta led, 9-1, in the second inning but failed to hold onto the game. Pierzynski drove in his team's first run of the game in the first, had an RBI-single in the fourth, RBI-double in the sixth and another RBI-single in the seventh. The last hit put Atlanta ahead, 12-10, and they still couldn't hold onto the lead. Pierzynski is having an excellent April, hitting .439 with three home runs and 12 RBI.

Cardinals catcher A.J. Pierzynski will get his second start behind the plate for injured Yadier Molina. | 10/15/2014 4:34 PM

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Cardinals catcher A.J. Pierzynski will get his second start behind the plate for injured Yadier Molina.

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Pierzynski is a career .300 hitter with five home runs in over 30 playoff games, but he went 0-for-4 on Tuesday in Game 3.

Pierzynski will replace relief pitcher Sam Freeman. He will be the team's third catcher and be used as a pinch hitter. The catcher had a poor season, but is a career .300 hitter with five home runs in over 30 playoff games.

Cardinals new catcher A.J. Pierzynski will start behind the plate on Saturday and bat sixth.

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Pierzynski was cut by the Red Sox earlier this month after hitting .254 with just four homers, 31 RBI and a .634 OPS. He batted .272 with 17 homers, 70 RBI and a .722 OPS a season ago with the Rangers. With Yadier Molina (thumb) out, Pierzynski should see most of the starts behind the dish for St. Louis, but he's not an option in standard leagues.

Catcher A.J. Pierzynski has signed with the Cardinals and will join the team Saturday, according to Ken Rosenthal of FOX Sports. | 07/25/2014 10:06 PM

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Catcher A.J. Pierzynski has signed with the Cardinals and will join the team Saturday, according to Ken Rosenthal of FOX Sports.

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Pierzynski was cut by the Red Sox earlier this month after hitting .254 with just four homers, 31 RBI and a .634 OPS. He batted .272 with 17 homers, 70 RBI and a .722 OPS a season ago with the Rangers. With Yadier Molina (thumb) out, Pierzynski should see most of the starts behind the dish for St. Louis, but he's not an option in standard leagues.

Catcher A.J. Pierzynski released by Red Sox | 07/16/2014 3:28 PM

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Red Sox released C A.J. Pierzynski.

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Not surprisingly, the Red Sox were unable to find a trade partner after designating Pierzynski for assignment. The 37-year-old hit just .254/.286/.348 with four homers for Boston over 72 games for Boston, but he can be had at the veteran minimum now and should be scooped up by someone. However, he might not be able to find a starting job.

Cardinals not interested in A.J. Pierzynski | 07/11/2014 10:16 AM

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Derrick Goold of the St. Louis Post-Dispatch reports that the Cardinals are not interested in A.J. Pierzynski.

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It was natural to connect the recently designated for assignment Pierzynski to the Cards following Yadier Molina's thumb injury, but there doesn't appear to be a fit. Pierzynski hit only .254/.286/.348 for the Red Sox and reportedly did not fit in well in their clubhouse.

Pierzynski has managed a poor .254/.286/.348 batting line with just four homers and 31 RBI this season, and the Sox have apparently decided they've had enough. The veteran catcher is making $8.25 million this year, and Boston will have to eat the remainder of that contract once Pierzynski clears waivers. Pierzynski, 37, figures to receive some interest on the open market, but it's possible he might not be able to find a starting job. Christian Vazquez is expected to replace Pierzynski on the roster.

Pierzynski ejected from game Wednesday | 06/04/2014 11:32 PM

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A.J. Pierzynski was ejected from Wednesday's game after Asdrubal Cabrera drew a walk in the sixth inning.

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Pierzynski was 1-for-3 prior to being tossed. It is very rare for a catcher to be ejected from a game while on defense, but no further punishment should be coming. David Ross entered the game at catcher.

Pierzynski helps BoSox to fifth straight win | 05/30/2014 11:57 PM

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A.J. Pierzynski delivered a walk-off triple in the 10th inning to lead to the Red Sox to a 3-2 victory over the Rays on Friday night.

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Juan Carlos Ovideo hit Jonny Gomes with a pitch with one-out and Pierzynski followed with a drive to right-center field which dropped in between Wil Myers and Desmond Jennings. After dropping 10 straight games, the Red Sox have now won five in a row. Pierzynski went 2-for-5 on the night and has pulled his batting average up to .283 on the year.

Pierzynski not in Tuesday's lineup | 05/27/2014 1:12 PM

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A.J. Pierzynski will not be in Tuesday's lineup against the Braves.

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David Ross will start behind the plate and catch Jon Lester, a pairing that has worked well recently. For what it's worth, Ross is 4-for-12 with three homers against Tuesday's starter Aaron Harang.

Pierzynski scores three times in loss to Rays | 05/25/2014 6:11 PM

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A.J. Pierzynski went 3-for-4 with three runs scored in a loss to the Rays on Sunday.

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Pierzynski had two doubles and a single on the afternoon, scoring all three times he reached base. He's 9-for-22 in his last five games, bringing his average up to .270 after it had dipped to .244 during a cold stretch.

Pierzynski goes hitless in loss to Tigers | 05/18/2014 11:31 PM

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A.J. Pierzynski went hitless in Sunday's loss to the Tigers, going 0-for-4 with a strikeout.

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Pierzynski has been up to his free-swinging ways this season, and despite a .246 batting average is only getting on base at a .283 clip. He has also seen a downtick in the power department with just three homers and 20 RBI on the season.

Pierzynski hits third home run in loss to A's | 05/04/2014 6:06 PM

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A.J. Pierzynski went 2-for-4 with a home run in Sunday's loss to the Athletics.

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Pierzynski's solo home run off Sonny Gray in the seventh inning tied the score at 2-2. The catcher his hitting a healthy .291/.330/.419 in 26 games this year.

A.J. Pierzynski not in BoSox lineup Saturday | 05/03/2014 10:15 AM

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A.J. Pierzynski is not in the starting lineup for Saturday's contest against the Athletics.

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It's simply a routine day off for the veteran backstop with a day game after a night game. David Ross will draw the start behind the dish and hit ninth against opposing southpaw Tommy Milone.

Pierzynski has RBI single, two runs scored | 05/02/2014 11:33 PM

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A.J. Pierzynski went 2-for-4 with an RBI single and two runs scored Friday against the Athletics.

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Pierzynski has settled in nicely after a slow start to the season. The veteran backstop has raised his batting average 45 points over his last nine games, from .235 to .280.

Pierzynski has two hits, RBI against Rays | 04/29/2014 10:52 PM

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A.J. Pierzynski went 2-for-4 with an RBI and a run scored against the Rays on Tuesday.

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Pierzynski had an RBI single and a run scored in the team's five-run sixth inning. In his first year with the Red Sox, Pierzynski is hitting .274/.321/.384 with 13 RBI.

Pierzynski's slam powers Red Sox past Jays | 04/26/2014 4:36 PM

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A.J. Pierzynski blasted a grand slam homer off Chad Jenkins on Saturday, powering the Red Sox to a 7-5 victory over the Blue Jays in Toronto.

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The Red Sox drew four walks against starter Brandon Morrow in the third inning to force in a run and load the bases, setting the stage for Pierzynski to welcome Jennings into the game with the mammoth blast. He's now hitting .277/.329/.400 with two homers and 12 RBI in his first season in Boston.

A.J. Pierzynski homers in loss to Yankees | 04/12/2014 4:16 PM

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A.J. Pierzynski belted a two-run homer in a losing effort against the Yankees on Saturday.

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The veteran backstop finished the afternoon 2-for-4. His two run blast off Hiroki Kuroda evened the score at 2-2 in the second inning after the Yankees had jumped out to an early lead. He's off to a fast start at the dish this season, slashing .344/.344/.438 with four RBI.

Pierzynski enjoys three-hit game vs. Rangers | 04/08/2014 9:48 PM

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A.J. Pierzynski went 3-for-4 with an RBI and two runs scored in Tuesday's loss to the Rangers.

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All three of Pierzynski's hits were singles. He was one of three Red Sox batters to finish with three hits, driving his average up to .333 in the process. Expect the average to fall, but the power should come along sooner or later.

A.J. Pierzynski goes 3-for-4 | 04/07/2014 10:43 PM

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A.J. Pierzynski managed three singles in four at-bats versus his old team in Monday's win over the Rangers.

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Pierzynski impressed neither offensively (2-for-16) nor defensively during the first week of the season, but his swing-at-everything philosophy worked out tonight. He scored twice in the game. That's something he did just five times while finishing with 48 runs scored last year.

Pierzynski (ankle) to be re-evaluated Friday | 03/06/2014 6:16 PM

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A.J. Pierzynski (ankle) will be re-evaluated on Friday in hopes of being cleared to return to Grapefruit League action.

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Out since Monday with a sprained left ankle, Pierzynski went through baseball activities on Thursday but the Red Sox want to see how he feels Friday before he's allowed to return to game action. He's likely to get in a game this weekend.

A.J. Pierzynski (ankle) out a few days | 03/04/2014 6:21 PM

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A.J. Pierzynski (ankle) won't return to action until at least Friday.

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Pierzynski rolled his left ankle during Monday's game. It's not a big concern, but the Red Sox can afford to play it safe with him this early in camp. "He's got a little bit of swelling in there today but this is a couple, three days maybe before he's back behind the plate," said manager John Farrell. "The one thing is it's twice in camp that it's happened so we have to be a little more cautious right now."

Pierzynski leaves game after turning ankle | 03/03/2014 3:47 PM

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A.J. Pierzynski left Monday's Grapefruit League game against the Pirates after turning his ankle.

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It's the second ankle injury that Pierzynski has suffered this spring, but he should be fine. He signed a one-year, $8.25 million contract with the Red Sox over the winter and will serve as their primary starting catcher.

Pierzynski is expected to resume catching bullpen session Wednesday, so it's not a big deal. The veteran backstop landed a one-year, $8.25 million contract with the Red Sox during the offseason and is expected to serve as the primary catcher in 2014.

Pierzynski's deal with Red Sox is official | 12/03/2013 9:54 PM

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Red Sox signed C A.J. Pierzynski to a one-year, $8.25 million contract.

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CBS Sports' Jon Heyman reported earlier Tuesday that the two sides had agreed to a deal, and it has become official after Pierzynski passed a physical. The 36-year-old earned $7.5 million in 2013 while batting .272/.297/.425 with 17 home runs and 70 RBI over 134 games with Texas. He'll start against right-handers, while David Ross figures to see the bulk of the time against southpaws.

The deal is pending a physical. Pierzynski likely could have received two years elsewhere, but it appears that the Red Sox paid more to get him at one year. The 36-year-old earned $7.5 million in 2013 while batting .272/.297/.425 with 17 home runs and 70 RBI over 134 games with Texas.

Pierzynski gets one-year deal from Red Sox | 12/03/2013 9:15 AM

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Sean McAdam of CSNNE.com reports that A.J. Pierzynski will get a one-year deal from the Red Sox.

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Pierzynski's low on-base percentage doesn't really fit in with Boston's typical approach, but the Red Sox preferred him over Jarrod Saltalamacchia, who will almost certainly get a multi-year deal in free agency. The Red Sox have prospects Christian Vazquez and Blake Swihart on the way, so Pierzynski will essentially function as a stopgap option. He should retain most of his fantasy value with the move from Texas to Boston.

Report: Red Sox, Pierzynski agree to contract | 12/03/2013 8:11 AM

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CBS Sports' Jon Heyman reports that the Red Sox and A.J. Pierzynski have agreed to a contract.

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Twins no longer in mix for A.J. Pierzynski | 12/02/2013 10:08 PM

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Mike Berardino of the St. Paul Pioneer Press reports that the Twins are no longer pursuing A.J. Pierzynski.

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La Velle E. Neal III of the Star Tribune reported over the weekend that signing Pierzynski might be the club's next order of business following deals with Ricky Nolasco and Phil Hughes. However, a source closely monitoring Pierzynski's free agency told Berardino that the catcher is "not going there." The Twins are looking to add a backstop after moving Joe Mauer to first base.

Report: Twins trying to sign Pierzynski | 11/30/2013 11:02 PM

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The Twins are working on signing A.J. Pierzynski, according to La Velle E. Neal III of the Star Tribune.

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It's not much of a surprise: Pierzynski seemed like a good fit with the Twins from the moment the Joe Mauer-to-first base announcement came down. Jarrod Saltalamacchia has also gotten some play here, but Pierzynski on a one-year deal is the far more likely acquisition.

The Twins are examining the possibility with Joe Mauer moving over to first base, but they would prefer to have him on a one-year deal. He might find a better offer elsewhere. The soon-to-be 37-year-old was drafted by the Twins in 1994 and spent the first six years of his career with the club.

Phils to consider Pierzynski as Ruiz fallback | 11/12/2013 12:29 PM

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Jayson Stark of ESPN.com was told by sources that the Phillies are making A.J. Pierzynski their No. 1 target if they can't reach a deal with Carlos Ruiz.

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Pierzynski, who turns 37 later this month, hit .272/.297/.425 with 17 home runs and 70 RBI in 134 games this past season with the Rangers. The Phillies should have plenty of competition to keep Ruiz, as the Rockies and Red Sox expected to be in the mix.

Twins expressing interest in A.J. Pierzynski | 11/11/2013 3:51 PM

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According to Darren Wolfson of 1500 ESPN, the Twins have expressed interest in A.J. Pierzynksi.

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The Twins are also thought to be eyeing Jarrod Saltalamcchia. It was announced Monday that Joe Mauer will move to first base full-time in 2014 and the Minnesota decision-makers aren't sure that Josmil Pinto is quite ready to take over. Pierzynski, 36, hit .272/.297/.425 with 17 home runs and 70 RBI in 134 games this year for the Rangers.

Red Sox showing interest in A.J. Pierzynski | 11/10/2013 8:48 AM

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Rob Bradford of WEEI.com reports that the Red Sox are showing some interest in A.J. Pierzynski.

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Bradford notes that the club is "exploring multiple options" in trying to complement David Ross next season. Re-signing Jarrod Saltalmacchia is a possibility, though his price tag might end up being a bit too high. Carlos Ruiz and Dioner Navarro could also be options, and Ryan Lavarnway is a possibility internally. Pierzynski, who will turn 37 next month, batted .272/.297/.425 with 17 homers and 70 RBI for the Rangers this season.

Pierzynski has RBI double in loss to KC | 09/20/2013 11:19 PM

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A.J. Pierzynski smacked an RBI double in Friday's loss to the Royals.

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It was the only offense of the evening for Texas. Pierzynski, who started out of the DH spot due to a bruised hand, is batting .278/.303/.440 with 22 home runs and 65 RBI this season and has proven to be a fine No. 1 catcher in mixed leagues once again.

Pierzynski to serve as designated hitter Fri. | 09/20/2013 4:26 PM

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A.J. Pierzynski will serve as the designated hitter Friday against the Royals.

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Pierzynski is currently dealing with a bruised left hand, but it's not believed to be serious. Geovany Soto will start behind the plate.

Pierzynski plates lone run in loss to A's | 09/15/2013 6:15 PM

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A.J. Pierzynski went 1-for-4 and plated the Rangers lone run in Sunday's loss to the Athletics.

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Pierzynski's first inning single off Tommy Milone scored Elvis Andrus and pulled the Rangers to within 2-1 at the time, but their offense would fail to produce anything else the remainder of the game. The 36-year-old backstop has produced roughly what the Rangers were expecting when he was acquired over the offseason, slashing .282/.308/.447 with 17 homers and 63 RBI in 447 at-bats.

Pierzynski gets routine day off, Soto starts | 09/09/2013 4:35 PM

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A.J. Pierzynski is not in the lineup Monday against the Pirates.

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He's just getting a routine day off. Geovany Soto will start behind the plate and catch Yu Darvish.

Pierzynski not in Wednesday's lineup | 08/28/2013 1:11 PM

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A.J. Pierzynski is not in the lineup Wednesday against the Mariners.

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He's just getting the day off. Geovany Soto will start behind the plate and catch Martin Perez.

Joe Saunders was running on fumes in the seventh when Texas' catcher pushed the Ranger lead to 7-0. Pierzynski went hitless in his four additional at-bats. The 36-year-old isn't going to hit 27 home runs again, but he's enjoyed another reliable offensive campaign, batting .280 with 15 taters and 56 RBI.

A.J. Pierzynski goes 4-for-5, drives in four | 08/20/2013 12:07 AM

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A.J. Pierzynski went 4-for-5 with a homer, a double and four RBI as the Rangers steamrolled the Astros 16-5 on Monday.

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The Rangers intentionally walked Adrian Beltre in front of Pierzynski in both the first and third innings, and Pierzynski made them pay, particularly the second time. It was both his first four-hit and four-RBI game of the season. With a .285 line, 14 homers and 52 RBI, he's back doing his usual thing this year after last season's 27-homer barrage.

A.J. Pierzynski getting some rest | 08/11/2013 11:18 AM

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A.J. Pierzynski is not in the Rangers' lineup Sunday.

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It appears to just be a day off. Geovany Soto is catching Martin Perez Sunday.

Pierzynski gets day off following night game | 08/03/2013 2:11 PM

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A.J. Pierzynski is not in Saturday's lineup

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The Rangers are playing a day game after a night game, so Pierzynski will be rested as a precautionary measure. Geovany Soto is starting at catcher in his absence.

A.J. Pierzynski homers, steals base | 08/01/2013 10:44 PM

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A.J. Pierzynski went 3-for-4 with a homer, three RBI and his first stolen base in three years Thursday against the Diamondbacks.

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Pierzynski was halfway to second base before Josh Collmenter released the ball on his steal, and catcher Tuffy Gosewisch didn't even try a throw. He's now 14-for-34 lifetime as a basestealer.

Pierzynski launches 10th home run vs. Yankees | 07/24/2013 11:19 PM

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A.J. Pierzynski went 2-for-4 with a home run and two RBI against the Yankees on Wednesday.

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The homer was Pierzynski's 10th of the year, but it was only his second against a lefty this season. The catcher, who served as the designated hitter on Wednesday, is hitting .283/.314/.444 in 77 games this season.

Pierzynski belts ninth homer in losing effort | 07/12/2013 10:01 PM

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A.J. Pierzynski belted his ninth home run of the season in a losing effort against the Tigers on Friday.

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His fourth-inning solo blast off Doug Fister got the Rangers on the board in the fourth inning. The veteran backstop also singled twice, finishing the night 3-for-4. While he hasn't quite replicated the power outburst from a season ago, he's enjoying a solid season, hitting .284/.319/.447 with nine homers and 32 RBI in 70 games.

A.J. Pierzynski hits sixth home run | 06/17/2013 11:59 PM

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A.J. Pierzynski had a two-run homer and an RBI double against the A's on Monday.

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Pierzynski is batting .357 in 15 games this month, though he had driven in just two runs until racking up three RBI tonight. He's hitting .305 with six homers in 177 at-bats for the season, which is pretty good for someone who spent a couple of weeks on the DL.

A.J. Pierzynski homers, has two hits in loss | 06/11/2013 11:12 PM

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A.J. Pierzynski went 2-for-3 with his fifth homer of the season in the Rangers' loss to the Indians on Tuesday.

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The catcher is as hot as Texas in June right now, as his two-hit game gave him eight multi-hit games in his last 13 contests. He's also got a six-game hitting streak in which he's 10-for-24 (.417), raising his average to .310 in the process. And after hitting 27 homers last season, it's reasonable to expect his power production to pick up in the near future as well.

Pierzynski goes 1-for-5 with double and a run | 06/10/2013 2:27 AM

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A.J. Pierzynski went 1-for-5 with a double and a run scored Sunday against the Blue Jays.

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The 36-year-old backstop has posted a typically stellar batting average (.298) to go with minimal pop (four homers) and no speed (no steals). Since returning from the disabled list on May 21, Pierzynski has hit safely in 13 of 16 games, raising his average from .263.

Rangers activate C A.J. Pierzynski from DL | 05/21/2013 8:57 AM

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Rangers activated C A.J. Pierzynski from the 15-day disabled list.

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Pierzynski went 1-for-6 with a strikeout in two rehab games with Double-A Frisco and didn't have any issues with his oblique. The 36-year-old backstop returns to a .263/.297/.411 batting line to go along with four home runs and 11 RBI in 26 games.

Pierzynski (oblique) expected to return Tues. | 05/20/2013 2:28 PM

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A.J. Pierzynski (oblique) is expected to return to the Rangers' active roster on Tuesday.

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Pierzynski played in rehab games on Sunday and Monday and reported feeling fine. The 36-year-old catcher has been out since May 5 with a strained right oblique. He was batting .263/.297/.411 with four home runs and 11 RBI in 26 games before hitting the shelf.

Pierzynski to begin rehab stint this weekend | 05/16/2013 5:59 PM

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A.J. Pierzynski (oblique) is expected to play rehab games on Sunday and Monday.

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It's not known which minor league affiliate he'll play with, but it should be enough to ensure he'll be activated on Tuesday. The 36-year-old backstop has been sidelined since May 5 with a strained right oblique.

A.J. Pierzynski could be activated on May 21 | 05/14/2013 10:04 PM

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The Rangers are optimistic that A.J. Pierzynski (oblique) will be ready for activation from the disabled list on May 21, the first day he's eligible.

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Pierzynski has begun taking swings off a batting tee without any issues. He's expected to need 2-3 rehab games, possibly beginning an assignment as soon as this weekend. "We'll just see how his progress is," manager Ron Washington said.

Pierzynski (oblique) lands on disabled list | 05/08/2013 11:21 PM

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Rangers placed C A.J. Pierzynski on the 15-day disabled list, retroactive to May 6, with a strained right oblique.

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Pierzynski underwent an MRI on Wednesday, and evidently the Rangers didn't like the results. It's not clear at this point how long he'll be sidelined, but, given that he came back too soon the first time, the club will surely play it cautiously.

A.J. Pierzynski undergoes MRI on oblique | 05/08/2013 6:20 PM

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A.J. Pierzynski underwent an MRI Wednesday on his right oblique muscle.

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The results of the exam are not yet known. Pierzynski had been hoping to rejoin the Rangers' lineup following Thursday's off day, but it's sounding like the disabled list is a possibility. An update on his status should be available later Wednesday.

Pierzynski (oblique) not in lineup Wednesday | 05/08/2013 3:36 PM

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A.J. Pierzynski (oblique) is not in Wednesday's lineup against the Brewers.

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Pierzynski is currently nursing some lingering tightness in his right oblique muscle. The Rangers have a scheduled off-day on Thursday, so the hope is that he'll be ready to go Friday.

Pierzynski (oblique) hopes to return Friday | 05/07/2013 11:44 PM

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A.J. Pierzynski (oblique) is hoping to return to the lineup on Friday.

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Pierzynski was scratched from Tuesday's lineup with tightness in his right oblique muscle. He said the ailment isn't any worse than the one he dealt with last week, though, so he thinks he could be OK to play after Thursday's off day. The Rangers would probably be better off just putting him on the DL, but it appears Pierzynski will avoid it for now.

Pierzynski scratched with oblique tightness | 05/07/2013 7:11 PM

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A.J. Pierzynski was scratched from Tuesday's lineup with tightness in his right oblique muscle.

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It's the same ailment that he dealt with last week. Pierzynski said out just two games with the injury last week, so it's no surprise he aggravated it. The Rangers should update his status after the game, but he might need a DL stint this time. Geovany Soto is getting the start behind the plate Tuesday.

A.J. Pierzynski out of the lineup Monday | 05/06/2013 5:50 PM

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A.J. Pierzynski is out of the Rangers' lineup on Monday against the Cubs.

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It's just a day of rest for the Rangers' backstop, and not related to his recent oblique injury. Pierzynski is batting .263/.297/.411 through his first 101 plate appearances in a Rangers uniform. He'll be back in the lineup on Tuesday against the Brewers.

Pierzynski out again with oblique soreness | 05/01/2013 5:55 PM

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A.J. Pierzynski is out of the Rangers' starting lineup again on Wednesday night due to a sore right oblique.

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Geovany Soto will start behind the plate against the White Sox. Pierzynski is expected to return on Thursday.

Pierzynski not in Rangers' lineup Tuesday | 04/30/2013 4:40 PM

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A.J. Pierzynski is not in the Rangers' starting lineup on Tuesday night against the White Sox.

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Geovany Soto will start behind the plate in the Rangers' series-opener against Pierzynski's former team. Pierzynski is batting .295 with an .800 OPS, four home runs and 11 RBI in 21 games played with Texas.

Pierzynski's homer helps Rangers top Angels | 04/23/2013 1:33 AM

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A.J. Pierzynski lifted a solo homer into the right field seats off of Angels' closer Ernesto Frieri in Monday's comeback victory.

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Impact

The Rangers were down 6-3 heading into the seventh inning, but they got a three-spot that inning to tie it, and Pierzynski jumped on a first-pitch fastball from Frieri to put Texas ahead. The backstop also singled in a run in the game. Pierzynski is batting .310 with four dingers and 10 RBI so far in his first season in the Lone Star state.

Pierzynski goes deep, Rangers down Seattle | 04/20/2013 10:59 PM

News

A.J. Pierzynski went 2-for-4 with a solo home run in the Rangers' 5-0 victory over the Mariners on Saturday.

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Impact

The home run was his third of the year, and it turned out to be the game-winner. Pierzynski later singled in a run as well, and he's now batting .302 on the year. Hitting near the middle of a still-potent Rangers order, the veteran catcher should continue to put up good numbers in his age-36 season.

Pierzynski not in Wednesday's lineup | 04/10/2013 12:04 PM

News

A.J. Pierzynski is out of the lineup for Wednesday's game against the Rays.

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Impact

He's taking a seat with the day game after the night game. Geovany Soto will make the start behind the plate and bat eighth against Matt Moore.

Pierzynski nets RBI double in loss to Cubs | 03/19/2013 7:15 PM

News

A.J. Pierzynski doubled home a run in a losing effort against the Cubs on Tuesday afternoon.

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Impact

The veteran backstop is enjoying a decent spring, hitting .289 (11-for-37) with five RBI, through he has yet to knock one out of the park. He shouldn't be expected to replicate his career-best 27 homers from a season ago, but Pierzynski represents a safe option in AL-only leagues.